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RAIN forges partnerships with underserved rural and nomadic desert peoples of West Africa. While many NGO's help Africa, RAIN is among the few on the ground in the remote Sahel and Sahara regions of Niger.

Shake the tree of empowerment in 2015!

On the Ground in Rural Sahel

We partner with nomadic communities in remote desert regions of Niger. Find out more about what we do.

Shop the Rich Heritage of Niger

Visit our Nomadic Marketplace for authentic jewelry and handcrafted creations.

Why RAIN? Why Niger?

Every day, nomadic families in Niger face extreme hardships with little or no assistance from the outside world.

Update from Bess in Agadez

A new kitchen and dorm expansion for the ALC and more.

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Sustainable Change in Africa

Rain for the Sahel and Sahara (RAIN) forges partnerships with underserved rural and nomadic desert peoples of West Africa to realize their ambitions for education and enduring livelihoods.